Sample replication mode with depth value calculation

Computer graphics processing and selective visual display system – Computer graphics processing – Three-dimension

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C345S501000

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07129941

ABSTRACT:
A system and method are disclosed for rendering polygons. Parameter values may be rendered for only one sample position of a plurality of neighboring sample positions within a polygon. The parameter values rendered for the one sample position may then be transmitted to one or more memories and conditionally stored in a plurality of memory locations that correspond to the plurality of neighboring sample positions. Transmitting parameter values to one or more memories may be achieved in a single transaction. Depth values may be rendered for each sample position in the plurality of neighboring sample positions. Depth value data may be compressed. In some embodiments, the one or more memories may be configured to determine depth values for each of the neighboring sample positions.

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